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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the award-winning author of Salt to the Sea comes a “superb” (The Wall Street Journal), “eye-opening” (Los Angeles Times) novel of survival and hope in the darkest of places—the inspiration for the major motion picture Ashes in the Snow "Few books are...

Fresh from their brief adventure to colonial times, Gabe, Elizabeth, and Marty receive their next summons from Thrylos, warning them that this will be a longer adventure and to pack appropriately. Not knowing what "longer" means, the kids do as they’re told and arrive on a deserted island in 1609, just in time to see a shipwreck on the reefs! It turns out that the ship is called the Sea Venture, and it was originally bound for the colony of Jamestown, Virginia. The deserted island is called Bermuda, reputed at the time to be surrounded by monsters.

It’s been a year since Gabe, Marty, and Elizabeth’s last adventure, and Gabe is starting to wonder if Thrylos will ever summon them again. But then, the magician himself shows up at the Lovejoys’ door one day, frantically summoning them in person to their biggest assignment yet. Not only will he be going along this time, but they will also need the help of other magicians and apprentices, too.

La pequeña Gris amaba con locura a su laguna y a los humanos que venían a visitarla. Un día, Mamá le dice que ellos necesitan nadar hacia el norte, a un mar muy lejano. Al principio, le da tristeza dejar su hogar pero muy pronto, la pequeña Gris se da cuenta de la importancia de su viaje. ¿Qué pasa a lo largo del camino y cómo ayuda la pequeña Gris a su madre? Nada junto con la pequeña Gris mientras encuentra el camino hacia este mar especial, lleno de comida.

Discover Oscar Wilde's classic tale of double lives and corruption. In the halls of London's high society, dark rumors surround a man called Dorian Gray. His ever-youthful appearance paired with a wild, decadent lifestyle arouses curiosity. Some even say his attic hides a dangerous, monstrous secret. A secret hidden in a simple portrait painted a long time ago....

Little Gray loves his lagoon and the humans who come to visit him there. One day Mama announces that they must swim north to a faraway sea. At first he is sad to leave his home, but Little Gray soon realizes the importance of their journey. What happens along the way, and how does Little Gray help his mother? Swim along with Little Gray as he finds the way to this special, food-filled sea.

Nina ("Nine") Tanleven and her best buddy Chris Gurley are having a hard time. The play that led to them meeting a ghost and unraveling a mystery has ended. Now the rest of the summer looms ahead, looking dull after their great adventure. Luckily, Nine's dad gets a job designing the restoration...

One of the Hardys’ favorite writers, Nathan Foxwood, has recently died in a tragic car accident. Now, the press is swarming his house in Bayport to get the scoop on the novel he completed just before his untimely death. When Joe hears that Nathan’s wife is having a giant estate sale, he drags Frank with him. Who could pass up the opportunity to see inside their favorite author’s home? Nathan’s wife says she wants to get away as quickly as possible. She’s sure the house is haunted. But Nathan’s assistant, Adam, is not so willing to blame it all on the supernatural.

One of the Hardys’ favorite writers, Nathan Foxwood, has recently died in a tragic car accident. Now, the press is swarming his house in Bayport to get the scoop on the novel he completed just before his untimely death. When Joe hears that Nathan’s wife is having a giant estate sale, he drags Frank with him. Who could pass up the opportunity to see inside their favorite author’s home? Nathan’s wife says she wants to get away as quickly as possible; strange things have been happening since their first night there, and now her husband is gone, and she’s sure the house is haunted.

Long ago, people spent their entire lives making a living on the sea. Fraser was one such person. However, as an old man, his only desire was to retire happily and leave his risky sword fishing days behind. Then one day, a desperate schooner captain, aware of the old man’s exploits as a sword fisherman, asks him to go back out to sea one last time.

Little Grey Rabbit is returning to the little house on the edge of a wood with Hare and Squirrel's Christmas present: a beautiful scarlet sledge. With great excitement they all take it to their favourite hill. But later that night careless, adventurous Hare takes the sledge for a moonlight ride and loses it... until Rat comes to the rescue!

Morris College All-Sports Camp has everything 12-year-old Greyson Gray needs to distract him from his father's mysterious disappearance - intense athletic competition, weird friends, and a pretty girl. But when Greyson stumbles upon a terrorist's sinister plot brewing in the observatory, a place already haunted by a chilling camp legend, he suddenly toils with two dueling worlds - one of lurking danger and mystery, the other of competition and awkward romance.

Exploring The Gray is a warm, real, and sometimes silly podcast hosted by bonus mama Emily and her insightful co-host Caleb, a neurodivergent kid navigating life with a unique perspective. Together, they talk about autism, emotions, family, and everything in between. Whether you're a parent, educator, or just curious, this show invites you to better understand the “gray areas” of life and connection.Connect with us: linktr.ee/exploringthegray

Little Grey Rabbit, Squirrel and Hare live in a cosy little house on the edge of a wood. Grey Rabbit is kept very busy gathering food for her friends and learning how to grow her own vegetables. But when a fierce weasel comes to live in the woods, life becomes very dangerous for all the animals. Grey Rabbit will need all of her quick thinking and bravery if she is to save her friends.

Little Grey Rabbit once gave her tail away to Wise Owl in exchange for some of his knowledge. With the help of kind Moldy Warp the Mole, Grey Rabbit is able to offer Wise Owl a very special gift.

Y'Tin is brave. No one in his village denies that—his mother may wish that he’d spend more time on school work than on elephant training, but still she knows that it takes a great deal of courage and calm to deal with elephants the way that Y'Tin does. He is almost the best trainer in the...

Join childrens story author David Cory, the creative mind behind beloved series like Little Jack Rabbit and Puss in Boots, Jr., as he presents a delightful collection of Bunny Stories that stars Little Jack Rabbit. Embark on whimsical adventures to the circus, the Everybody Inn, and the enchanting Lollypop Tree. Encounter a cast of charming characters including Timmie Meadowmouse, Danny Fox, Old Hooty Tooty Owl, and Granddaddy Bullfrog, along with many more friends along the way. Dive into this magical world of exploration and friendship! - Summary by Larry Wilson

Lettie is surrounded by enemies. She has just buried her brothers from opposite sides in the Battle of Lexington, Missouri, in September 1861. The Union sergeant believes all Missourians are enemies and especially Lettie, since Wolfe, her fiance, rides with a bushwhacker gang working for the Confederacy. Her neighbors with Southern sympathies hate her because she freed her slaves and shares with them her hemp and tobacco harvests.

Welcome to Nowhere, a huge gray place full of piles of lost things. And a weird Caretaker who speaks in riddles. And a giant metal claw in the sky. And some creepy zombie robots. And hopefully, one stuffed pink kitty. Ember sets out to search Nowhere and defies Caretaker’s instructions to get that cat back. Because life is diddly darn wrong. Because her little sister cries. Because black fog clings to them, changing them. And Ember wants life to be okay again.

Join David Cory, the talented author of over 40 childrens books, as he brings to life another charming tale in the beloved Puss in Boots, Jr. series. Drawing inspiration from the rich tapestry of Italian folklore, this enchanting story is crafted for young readers around the second-grade level and up, making it a delightful adventure for early readers. Dive into a world of whimsy and wonder with Puss and his friends—perfect for sparking imagination and joy! Summary by Larry Wilson.